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Anorthosite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite

The general Anorthosite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite

The history of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Anorthosite and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

Anorthosite and Rhyodacite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite. In this section, you will know about Anorthosite and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Anorthosite is Unknown whereas Origin of Rhyodacite is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite discoverer. The discoverer of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite are Unknown.

Etymology of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite

Along with Anorthosite and Rhyodacite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Rhyodacite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Rhyodacite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite and Rhyodacite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Rhyodacite are listed below.

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